Core Views - Industrial metals are experiencing high apparent demand growth, with copper and aluminum showing over 5% growth in the first half of the year, driven by electricity, photovoltaics, and new energy vehicles, while real estate and export demand are declining [5][11] - The supply side remains orderly and controllable, leading to a continuous upward shift in price levels, with current inventories at historical lows and significant risks of short squeezes [5][11] - Mining companies are seeing increasing profits, and valuations remain low despite the market's divergence [5][11] Industrial Metals Analysis - The apparent demand for copper and aluminum is growing, with a 5% increase in demand in the first half of the year, driven by sectors like electricity and new energy vehicles, while real estate and export demand are declining [11] - The geopolitical factors and global supply-demand imbalance have led to historically low inventories, creating a risk of price spikes [11] - The report suggests that mining companies are benefiting from rising profits and low valuations, with expectations of continued price increases as the Federal Reserve enters a rate-cutting cycle [5][12] Precious Metals Outlook - Gold prices have reached new highs and are expected to remain strong throughout the year, driven by rising geopolitical risks, concerns over the dollar's credibility, and anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [6] - The long-term outlook for gold prices is positive, with expectations of continued central bank purchases due to declining dollar credibility and the trend of de-globalization [6] Energy Metals Insights - Lithium prices are currently at a low point, with expectations of a prolonged bottoming phase, while cobalt prices are expected to rebound due to supply constraints from the Democratic Republic of Congo [7] - Nickel prices are anticipated to receive support from cost factors, with domestic nickel production costs estimated at around $15,000 per ton [7] Minor Metals Analysis - The report highlights the strategic importance of tungsten, with prices expected to rise due to supply constraints and increased demand [9] - Uranium demand is projected to increase significantly as nuclear power generation expands, with expectations of rising prices due to limited supply [9] Recommended Stocks - The report recommends a selection of companies in the metals sector, including Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and China Northern Rare Earth Group, among others, as potential investment opportunities [9]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [3][5]. Core Viewpoints - The company has developed into a global leader in fine chemicals, with significant synergy between its vitamin and flavoring industries, leveraging shared intermediates and technical collaboration [1][15]. - Methionine is identified as a key product with strong market potential, and the company is expected to become the third-largest methionine producer globally by 2025, with a production capacity of 550,000 tons per year [2][15]. - The new materials segment focuses on the production of adiponitrile, which is crucial for nylon 66, aiming to address domestic supply issues and reduce costs for downstream applications [2][15]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company originated from a school-run factory and has evolved into a comprehensive global fine chemical leader, with five major industries: vitamins, flavoring agents, methionine, polymer materials, and active pharmaceutical ingredients [1][14]. Vitamins and Flavoring Agents - The company is a leading global producer of vitamins, capable of producing eight out of thirteen recognized vitamins, with a strong emphasis on the synergy between its vitamin and flavoring agent businesses [33][34]. Methionine - Methionine is highlighted as a significant product with overlapping customer bases with vitamins, and the company is positioned as a leader in the global methionine market [2][15]. New Materials - The company is strategically focusing on adiponitrile to open long-term growth opportunities, addressing high import dependency and aiming for cost-effective production solutions [2][15]. Financial Forecasts - The projected net profit for the company from 2025 to 2027 is estimated at 6.296 billion, 6.612 billion, and 7.135 billion yuan respectively, with diluted EPS expected to be 2.05, 2.15, and 2.32 yuan [3][4].

Macro and Strategy - The fiscal policy outlook for the second half of 2025 indicates a potential recovery in PPI and CPI, but nominal GDP growth may be dragged down by actual growth decline, with budget revenue growth expected to be between -1% and 0.1% [7][8] - The first half of 2025 saw a slight decline in fiscal revenue, but the drop was less severe compared to the previous year, with public expenditure growth at 4.2% [7][8] Industry and Company Social Services Industry - The travel chain industry shows resilient demand growth, with B-end business travel demand fluctuating with the macroeconomic cycle, while C-end tourism willingness remains strong [11] - The online travel agency (OTA) sector benefits from tourism recovery and upstream expansion, with leading companies maintaining stable profit margins [12] Automotive Industry - Xiaomi's Yu7 was officially launched on June 26, 2025, with three SKUs priced between 253,500 and 329,900 RMB, achieving over 240,000 orders within 18 hours of launch [14][15] - The Yu7's competitive features include a streamlined design, advanced battery technology, and a strong user base, positioning Xiaomi in the mid-to-high-end SUV market [16] Chemical Industry - The fluorochemical sector saw a 6.23% increase in the fluorochemical index in June 2025, outperforming other indices, with long-term price agreements for refrigerants expected to drive retail price growth in Q3 [18][28] - The supply-side constraints in the refrigerant market are expected to maintain a favorable pricing environment for key products like R32 and R410A [18] Agriculture Industry - The domestic beef price reached 63.73 RMB/kg, up 10.66% year-on-year, while fresh milk prices fell to 3.04 RMB/kg, indicating a significant divergence in meat and dairy pricing [20][21] - The beef and dairy sectors are anticipated to experience a price rebound, with dairy farming companies benefiting from the dual price increase in beef and milk [21] Overseas Market - The U.S. bond market is losing its value storage function, with gold expected to replace it, leading to a potential increase in gold prices to 3,500 USD/ounce [22][23] - The long-term bullish trend in the U.S. stock market is driven by monetary factors, with expectations of continued capital inflow despite economic uncertainties [23][24] Company Specifics - Xiaogong City (600415.SH) reported a projected net profit of 1.63-1.7 billion RMB for the first half of 2025, driven by new market recruitment and cross-border payment business growth [26][27] - Juhua Co., Ltd. (600160.SH) saw its major shareholder complete a share buyback, indicating confidence in the company's long-term performance, with expectations of continued price increases in refrigerants [28]

Economic Indicators - June 2025 domestic CPI is expected to be approximately -0.1% month-on-month, with a slight year-on-year recovery to 0.0%[3] - June 2025 PPI is projected to be around -0.3% month-on-month, continuing to decline year-on-year to -3.4%[3] - Industrial added value for June is expected to remain stable at 5.8% year-on-year, unchanged from the previous month[3] Investment and Consumption - Retail sales of consumer goods are forecasted to decrease slightly to 6.0% year-on-year in June 2025[3] - Fixed asset investment is anticipated to drop marginally to a cumulative year-on-year growth of 3.6%[3] Trade and Financing - Exports in June 2025 are expected to decline to approximately 2.0% year-on-year[3] - The trade surplus for June is projected to be $1,104 million, an increase from $1,032 million in the previous month[4] - Monthly credit increment is expected to be 21,000 million yuan, significantly higher than the previous month's 6,200 million yuan[4] - Total social financing monthly increment is forecasted at 35,000 million yuan, up from 22,870 million yuan previously[4] Monetary Policy - M2 year-on-year growth rate is expected to be 7.8%, slightly down from 7.9%[4]

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Group 1: U.S. Treasury and Gold Outlook - U.S. Treasuries have lost their value storage function, with gold set to replace them as the primary global currency [1] - The report predicts that the 20-year U.S. Treasury yield will have a lower bound of 4.35%, with a target yield of 4.9%-5.2% by 2025, suggesting avoidance of Treasuries [1][39] - The target price for gold is set at $3,500 per ounce, with a potential rise to $4,400 per ounce if gold's market value matches that of U.S. Treasuries [1][70] Group 2: Long-term Bull Market in U.S. Stocks - The long-term bull market in U.S. stocks is driven by monetary factors, including a persistent capital account surplus due to the U.S. current account deficit [2] - U.S. companies have been in a long-term net buyback state since the 1980s, reducing the supply of stocks and contributing to rising prices [2] - Fiscal expansion leads to more government orders, higher inflation, and increased profit margins, benefiting U.S. stocks [2] Group 3: Short-term Economic Risks - The report highlights risks to short-term economic growth, with tariffs impacting consumer purchasing power and a decline in consumer credit indicating potential recession [3] - The target price for the S&P 500 is estimated to be between 4,300 and 5,600 points by the second half of 2025, leading to a downgrade of the investment rating for U.S. stocks to "underperform" [3][48] Group 4: Investment Strategy and Sector Selection - The report suggests focusing on quality factors and defensive sectors such as utilities and consumer staples during the upcoming risk-off phase [4] - For bottom-fishing opportunities, the report recommends sectors like Philadelphia Semiconductor, Nasdaq 100, and small-cap growth stocks [4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2][26] Core Viewpoints - The report suggests that the beef and dairy markets in China are expected to experience a positive resonance in pricing, with a potential turning point in the beef cycle anticipated in 2025, leading to a dual price increase for both beef and milk in 2026/2027 [4][26] - The dairy farming companies are expected to benefit from the resonance in beef and milk prices, showing significant potential for profit recovery due to the correlation between the prices of cull cows and beef prices [4][21] - The report highlights that all dairy farming companies are currently trading below book value, with price-to-book ratios between 0.2 and 0.9, indicating substantial room for valuation recovery as the market improves [4][22] Summary by Sections Beef Industry Overview - The domestic beef consumption is approximately 12 million tons annually, accounting for over 20% of pork consumption, with a market size nearing 1 trillion yuan [5] - The beef industry is characterized by a fragmented structure, with most production coming from small farmers [5] Price Trends and Forecasts - As of June 27, 2025, the average price of beef in major production areas is 63.73 yuan/kg, up 10.66% year-on-year, while fresh milk prices have decreased by 7.60% [3] - The beef price is expected to rise significantly due to a reduction in cattle inventory, with estimates suggesting a decrease of over 30% in production capacity [8][9] Dairy Industry Overview - The annual demand for raw milk in China is around 45 million tons, with a self-sufficiency rate of 90% [14] - The dairy industry has seen a significant increase in scale following food safety incidents, with major players holding a substantial market share [14] Future Price Dynamics - The report anticipates that the raw milk prices will likely see an upward trend by late 2025 or early 2026 due to reduced production capacity and improved market conditions [15][19] - The correlation between beef and dairy prices is expected to drive both markets upward, with a significant impact on dairy farming companies' profitability [4][22] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on dairy farming companies such as Yuran Dairy, Modern Farming, and China Shengmu, as well as beef processing companies like Bright Dairy, which are expected to benefit from the anticipated price increases [4][26]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the fluorochemical industry [1][6][8] Core Views - The fluorochemical industry is expected to benefit from the implementation of long-term contracts for third-generation refrigerants, with a focus on supply-side constraints for certain products [1][6] - The demand for refrigerants is anticipated to grow due to national subsidy policies and increasing demand from emerging regions such as Southeast Asia, leading to significant growth in domestic air conditioning production and shipments [6][7] - The report highlights a potential supply-demand gap for second-generation refrigerants like R22 due to rapid supply contraction and support from the air conditioning repair market [6][7] Monthly Industry Performance - As of the end of June, the fluorochemical index rose by 6.23%, outperforming the Shenwan Chemical Index by 3.08 percentage points [2][15] - The Guosen Chemical Fluorochemical Price Index and Refrigerant Price Index reported increases of 0.17% and 1.90% respectively [2][17] Refrigerant Market Review - The prices of refrigerants are expected to continue rising in the third quarter, with R32 and R410A long-term contract prices set at 50,000 CNY/ton and 49,000 CNY/ton respectively, reflecting increases from the previous quarter [3][23] - The report forecasts stable price growth for mainstream products in the third quarter, with expected average prices for R32 at 53,000 CNY/ton and R134a at 49,000 CNY/ton [3][23] Domestic and Export Price Trends - Domestic prices for R22, R134a, R32, and R410A have shown upward trends, with R32 reaching 53,000 CNY/ton, an increase of 4,000 CNY/ton from the previous month [4][25] - Export prices for R32 and R134a are converging with domestic prices, indicating a tightening market [4][38] Production and Shipment Data - The overall production of air conditioners in the second quarter of 2025 showed a year-on-year increase, although July saw a slight decline due to demand being pulled forward [5][78] - The report indicates that air conditioning production is expected to maintain growth, supported by seasonal demand and policy incentives [5][78] Regulatory Environment - The report discusses China's compliance with the Montreal Protocol, with significant reductions in HCFCs and HFCs production and usage planned for 2025-2030 [68][69] - The tightening of refrigerant quotas is expected to create a long-term upward trend in prices for second and third-generation refrigerants [7][69] Key Company Profit Forecasts and Investment Ratings - Key companies such as Juhua Co., Dongyue Group, and Sanmei Co. are rated as "Outperform" with projected earnings per share (EPS) growth for 2025 and 2026 [8]

Investment Rating - The report gives an "Outperform" rating for Jianghuai Automobile (600418.SH) [6] Core Views - Jianghuai Automobile is focusing on the ultra-luxury vehicle market, with the launch of the "Zun Jie" series achieving strong initial sales [3][19] - The company has successfully captured overseas market trends, with overseas revenue surpassing domestic revenue in recent years [2][32] - The partnership with Huawei is expected to enhance the company's traditional business and drive future growth [2][68] Summary by Sections Company Overview - Jianghuai Automobile, established in 1964, is a significant asset of Anhui State-owned Assets, involved in the production of a full range of commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and core components [13][16] - The company has entered the passenger car market since 2008 and the new energy sector since 2015, collaborating with major players like Volkswagen and NIO [13][19] Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of 421.16 billion yuan for 2024, with a first-quarter revenue of 98.01 billion yuan for 2025 [1][23] - The forecasted revenues for 2025-2027 are 490.57 billion, 691.72 billion, and 802.98 billion yuan, respectively, with net profits projected at 2.35 billion, 17.51 billion, and 36.22 billion yuan [3][5] Business Segments - The traditional business is divided into commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, buses, and chassis, with commercial and passenger vehicles contributing the majority of revenue [32] - The commercial vehicle segment is recovering, with a focus on light trucks and expansion into overseas markets [2][41] - The passenger vehicle segment has seen a decline in revenue but an increase in per-unit revenue due to product structure optimization and international market expansion [55][62] Strategic Initiatives - The ultra-luxury vehicle market is identified as a blue ocean for domestic brands, with the "Zun Jie" series positioned to compete effectively [3][73] - The first model of the "Zun Jie" series, S800, is set to launch in May 2025, with strong pre-orders exceeding 6,500 units in the first month [3][73] Future Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from its strategic partnership with Huawei, enhancing its capabilities in smart vehicle solutions and digital transformation [68][72] - The report estimates a reasonable market valuation range for the company in 2026 to be between 106.1 billion and 121.3 billion yuan [3]

Market Overview - In June 2025, the stock market experienced an overall rise due to the easing of Middle Eastern tensions and multiple thematic catalysts, while bond market interest rates declined [4][7] - The average parity of convertible bonds reached a near-high level, with significant valuation increases for bond-like convertible bonds [5][7] - The China Securities Convertible Bond Index closed at 442.1 points on June 27, marking a 2.68% increase for the month [7] Convertible Bond Market Analysis - As of June 27, the arithmetic average parity of convertible bonds was 103.14 yuan, up 3.77% from the previous month, placing it in the 98th percentile since 2023 [7][23] - The average conversion premium rate for bonds in the price range of 90 to 125 yuan was 21.13%, also in the 48th percentile for 2023 [7][23] - The average yield to maturity (YTM) for bond-like convertible bonds fell below zero, indicating a shift in market sentiment [7][29] Recommended Convertible Bonds - The "Top Ten Convertible Bonds" for July 2025 include: - **Shenzhen Gas Convertible Bond (113067.SH)**: High balance and stable profitability, rated AAA [31][32] - **Hongcheng Convertible Bond (110077.SH)**: Stable operations and high dividend payout, rated AA+ [31][43] - **Weir Convertible Bond (113616.SH)**: Strong growth in consumer electronics and automotive sectors, rated AA+ [31][55] - **Jingce Convertible Bond (123176.SZ)**: Urgent need for domestic semiconductor testing equipment, rated AA- [31][66] - **Haoyuan Convertible Bond (118051.SH)**: Recovery trend in innovative drug development, rated AA- [31][79] - **Huakang Convertible Bond (111018.SH)**: Leading position in functional sugar alcohols, rated AA- [31][90] - **Bohai Convertible Bond (113069.SH)**: Steady growth in special alloy materials, rated AA [31][101] - **Dongcai Convertible Bond (113064.SH)**: Increased demand for high-frequency resin materials driven by AI server construction, rated AA [31][113] Industry Insights - The gas industry, represented by Shenzhen Gas, is experiencing steady growth in natural gas sales, with a 5.06% year-on-year increase in supply volume [36] - The environmental governance sector, led by Hongcheng Environment, shows stable revenue growth from water supply and treatment services, with a focus on expanding its business footprint [46] - The semiconductor industry, highlighted by Weir Group, is benefiting from increased demand in automotive electronics and consumer electronics, with significant revenue growth projected [58] - The healthcare sector, represented by Haoyuan Pharmaceutical, is positioned to capitalize on the recovery of innovative drug research and development [82]